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Are you looking for information on birth control methods, or are you wondering which contraception is right for you? Talk about pros and cons (benefits and disadvantages) of cervical caps, condoms, diaphragms, implants, Intrauterine Systems (IUS), Intrauterine Devices (IUD), oral contraceptives, spermicides and tubal ligation (Vasectomy), or any other pregnancy-prevention method.

Do I have Depo-Provera withdrawal symptoms?

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Do I have Depo-Provera withdrawal symptoms?I was on the Depo shot for 2 years and was due my last shot a month ago. I also quit smoking then and have IBS. My IBS is not related to any of these symptoms though.  Two weeks ago I started to have bad aching pains in my lower abdomen and random...

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Panic attack after stopping birth control pill, how long until her body goes back to normal?

Just a quick back story, my mum has already suffered from depression years back but has been stable since. In october '21 she had the mirena coil inserted for her heavy bleeding, however this did not suit her so naturally the GP told her to take the birth control pill. She took this until January...

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Mirena causes excessive sweating? I'm now 3 years off of it, but the sweating continues

Hi everyone, This is a last ditch effort since I can't seem to find a solution anywhere. I had the mirena IUD placed and shortly after began sweating excessively. I mean sweating through my clothes withing a matter of hours. Every night I would drench the bed due to night sweats. The...

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My menstruation lasts for 3 weeks after receiving a shot. How did you get this issue resolved?

Omg this all is kinda helpful kinda not... I got 4 shots in total in may and June  now on period day 21 ... at first it wasn't over 1 week late than started light and it's onnnnnn and a day of and onnnnnnn again. I asked my dr if that is side effect of the shots he said yep it is...

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Tender and swollen breasts on birth control shot

Should I be concerned about my swollen and tender breasts? I am on the third month of the Depo Provera birth control shot. My breasts have been tender and swollen for over a week now. Do I need to call my GYN and schedule an appointment to get a clinical breast exam?

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Can Mirena IUD cause excessive sweating and acne

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I have had a Mirena IUD for almost a year now and over the past 4 to 5 months my skin has been breaking out which I have never had happen to me even through my teenage years. I am also experiencing problems with excessive sweating which is quite embarrassing. I feel like a teenager again. Do you...

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Serious issues after coming off of birth control pills! Anixety, Acne, Fatigue, Eye Pain, Headaches

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Hi everyone! I was on hormonal birth control pills for a little over a year (ortho novum 1/35) from April 2012-July 2013. I went on the pill to prevent pregnancy, and before the pill I was happy, emotionally stable, and I had periods every 4 weeks like clockwork. I did have a pimple here or there...

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Depo Provera ruined my life!

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Hi everyone,I'm new on here and I just wanted to get some feedback and support from Depo Provera users. A little background about me - I am 21 years old, sexually active, never been pregnant or had any pregnancy scares, healthy as a horse.In November 2011, I asked my doctor about different methods...

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Thick Clear Vaginal Discharge 7 hours after taking the morning after pill

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I had an issue with the condom breaking lastnight. So this morning i went and got emergency contraception (Plan B) I took it right away, around noon. So that was within 24 hours of the condom breaking. Anyway, it is now 7 hours later and Im experiencing a clear, slimy, thick discharge... almost like...

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Symptoms after coming off Depo. Can I get pregnant 6 weeks after coming off it?

Hi, i had my last shot in January and was due my next shot at the start of April but decided not to get it as me and my partner want a baby and i read it could take up to 18 months to get pregnant. Well, it's now been 6 weeks since i was due the injection and i have been getting awful symptoms, im...

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